Screen is black when trying to record - again!

I just saw the previous message about the black screen... I actually found it by searching on Google for "Samsung VD D31 problem".
Guess what - last week the same happened to me. I am so disappointed because my camcorder is only 2 years old and I used it only moderately. It is not under warranty.
What should I do now? The shop I bought it from told me to contact Samsung for a repair, but do I even need to call to find out it will be more expensive than buying a new camera?
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i have a VP-D31 in good and perfect condition but in 3 years this is the 4th time that i have the blank screen problem in my camera. I spent nearly 150 euros to repair it and now again i have the same problem . I think no one is capable of arranging this problem or else this model is defected from the company as from manufacturing. Really disgusted because ;

1) the company exports to malta and no body is capable to repair the problems ( although they are very capable to make the bills )

2) if the samsung company knows that this model is defective , they should have contacted all buyers to fix or change the camera.

Hope to receive some positive feedback.

stevei have a VP-D31 in good and perfect condition but in 3 years this is the 4th time that i have the blank screen problem in my camera. I spent nearly 150 euros to repair it and now again i have the same problem . I think no one is capable of arranging this problem or else this model is defected from the company as from manufacturing. Really disgusted because ;

1) the company exports to malta and no body is capable to repair the problems ( although they are very capable to make the bills )

2) if the samsung company knows that this model is defective , they should have contacted all buyers to fix or change the camera.

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Disconnect your dazzle then connect it again at the back of your computer. Click on Start>Control panel>system>hardware>device manager>sound and video games controller> right click on video capture device and uninstall it. Restart your computer. Wait for the new hardware found message comes out and then open your IDVDR again and then do the advance mode. On step number1 choose capture source click the pull down arrow and then choose dvc 100. Turn the power on on your camcorder and run it. Make sure that the video image showed on your preview screen. Try record it again.

you told that you are getting previously recorded one that means the screen is safe.and there will a button to change the screen for recording to thr right side of the cam or at the back of the cam try it and see.if still your are not getting it then recording part is damaged.